I used them for a while. No problem with noise or cold bite. Just be aware that they need some temp to be full effective.

IMO, that's exactly the problem I see with running race pads on the street. Incidents on the street are not nearly as predictable as they are on the track. If I need to apply brakes in an emergency I don't want to give up distance because the pads are cold. Even one foot can be the difference.

But the question is, is partial effectiveness of the PFC08's equally effective to the fully effective OEM pads in those situations?

IMO, no. The initial bite of cold track pads is not the equal of the OEM pads in a single use (emergency, panic, etc.) braking event.

You may decide the risks are worth the lack of hassle in changing out pads and drive accordingly, it's essentially what a lot of us do when driving to and from the track with race pads installed. It's just not something I'm willing to put up with on a daily basis even if there was no additional pad noise.

IMO, no. The initial bite of cold track pads is not the equal of the OEM pads in a single use (emergency, panic, etc.) braking event.

You may decide the risks are worth the lack of hassle in changing out pads and drive accordingly, it's essentially what a lot of us do when driving to and from the track with race pads installed. It's just not something I'm willing to put up with on a daily basis even if there was no additional pad noise.

Okay, thanks. I will just swap them out before and after track events. A bit of hassle is worth it for safety. I still have to drive 3 hours to the track with them on, so I hope they are somewhat safe on the street.